Candy Mason Jar

by Dinah Wulf

Yet another recycled Mason jar project here! I saw this DIY project on the Nate Show last week and I’ve been dying to try it! I recently made these frosted Mason jar tea light holders and I had a few Mason jars left over.

This project was super easy and took little time and money (my favorite combo). Here is how you make a Candy Mason Jar.

Materials:

Clean Mason Jar

Drill

Knob

Sand Paper

Spray Paint (optional)

Remove the label from any recycled jar. For label removal instructions click here.

On the Nate Show, they used sand paper to remove the printed image on the jar lid to give it a distressed industrial look. I tried this… and gave up. I tried three types of sand paper and my hand got tired and cramped. I even tried watching TV to distract me and it didn’t help.

I decided to use some left over silver metallic spray paint instead. The sanding wasn’t a complete waste of time because the sanded surface allowed the spray paint to adhere well.

After the spray paint is dry, drill a hole in the center of the lid. I suggest putting the lid on the jar and then drill. You have more control that way. The drill bit size will depend on the knob you choose. On a side note, Habitat for Humanity Restore is a GREAT resource for inexpensive knobs. I have purchased them for as low as fifty cents apiece!

I found these great knobs on sale for $2.50 each… score!

Insert and tighten the knob onto the lid.

Screw the lid onto the jar. There you have it! Instant candy (or whatever) jar!

**I heart comments! If you have any comments, ideas, or suggestions, please feel free to comment below. Is there a craft project you want me to try? I’ll gladly do my best to take on your craft challenge and I’m always looking for new ideas! Just let me know! Also, if you have a project you’d like to share, please email me at dwulf@diyinspired.com.

Dinah is a craft, home décor, & DIY Blogger for www.diyinspired.com, an eco-friendly site promoting repurposing through reinvention. She has a Master of Arts Degree in Speech Communication from California State University Fullerton. Formerly an educator at CSUF and business owner, she now is a full time writer, Curator for Style Me Pretty Living, 3M DIY Expert, and a member of Martha’s Circle. She has blogged for multiple websites including Fix.com, Earth 911, Home Made Simple, and Sprout Online and has been published in a few magazines and ebooks. Her website, DIY Inspired has been recognized by Mashable, Parenting.com, and Buzzfeed.

Question: How do you frost the glass?
I’m new to crafty crafting, and so far I’ve found a bunch of stuff here that I really like. Especially related to mason jars. I’ve been wanting to make my own Mason jar candles to hang up during the summer….possibly even put a mosquito repellant candle in them so they are pretty and purposeful.